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A procession walked to the Palmerston North Showgrounds, where a religous service was held, followed by a 21 gun salute and sports programme, on 2 June 1953. Later that night a Coronation Fancy Dress Ball was held, and a formal Coronation Ball later in the week. The events were organised by the Palmerston North City Council to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Identification

Object type
Multi-Page Document
Archive
Palmerston North City Council
Date
June 1953
Digitisation ID
2008Pa_PNCC-1-17-2-F11_1575
Format
Paper

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